In front of the Serbian Parliament, where Dijana Hrka the mother of Stefan Hrka, one of the 16 victims of the canopy collapse at Novi Sad Railway Station has been on a hunger strike since this morning, a large crowd of citizens gathered to show their support. Alongside them, a significant number of police officers were present, including a riot control brigade.
Yesterday in Novi Sad, during the commemoration for the victims of the canopy collapse, Dijana Hrka announced that she would begin a hunger strike until the President of Serbia fulfills three conditions.
The heavy police presence in front of the Parliament, equipped to suppress demonstrations, raises serious concerns about the government’s approach to civil protest. Citizens who came to peacefully support Hrka faced intimidation, with authorities framing the situation as an attack by unregistered rally participants against those attending a legally recognized gathering.
This incident reflects a growing pattern of police overreach and aggressive tactics used by the Serbian government to silence dissent, targeting mothers, citizens, and activists who demand accountability and justice.
